Personal bio
Neil specialises in commercial litigation and arbitration, aiming to deliver clear, pragmatic advice and decisive advocacy in high value challenging disputes.
His practice encompasses complex commercial contracts, property, construction, telecommunications, employment, group litigation and public inquiries.
Neil recently served as Junior Counsel to the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry, which involved navigating vast amounts of evidence and considering complex technical issues within a high-profile public inquiry.
He brings substantial and varied experience to his practice, drawing from:
•PRIVATE PRACTICE: WS Signet accreditation in commercial litigation with extensive experience in leading law firms and on LexisNexis Expert Panel.
•IN-HOUSE INSIGHT: Former in-house counsel for a Danish global leader in renewable energy.
•ADR: He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators with solid experience in arbitration proceedings (including court appeals) and mediation.
SELECTED INSTRUCTIONS
•COMMERCIAL: Secured an interim interdict in the Outer House to prevent the disclosure of confidential information by a competitor.
•PUBLIC INQUIRIES: Acted as Junior Counsel in the high-profile Scottish Hospitals Inquiry, supporting the Senior Counsel team.
•CONSTRUCTION: Negotiated a commercially favourable settlement in a six-figure breach of contract claim involving alleged defective construction.
•TELECOMMUNICATIONS: Represented a UK infrastructure provider in obtaining new Code agreements before the Lands Tribunal for Scotland.
•COMPANY LAW: Successfully defended seller against an alleged breach of indemnity in a Share Purchase Agreement within the Sheriff Court.